Alice Randall
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Mind’s Eye: Juneteenth celebration unveils mural honoring Black country music artists
A mural by local artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik was unveiled at a Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Inspired by the stories of Black country music artists featured in Vanderbilt professor and award-winning songwriter Alice Randall’s latest book, 'My Black Country,' the work features likenesses of five Black artists pivotal to country music. Read MoreOct 1, 2024
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Vanderbilt unveils mural honoring Black country music legends on Juneteenth
In celebration of Juneteenth, a new mural honoring Black country music artists was unveiled on June 19 at the site of the former Vanderbilt Printing Services building. The mural, created by local artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik, draws inspiration from stories and history featured in Vanderbilt professor and award-winning songwriter Alice Randall’s latest book, My Black Country. Read MoreJul 1, 2024
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Juneteenth celebration unveils mural honoring Black country music artists
Vanderbilt’s Division of Government and Community Relations will host the special event at Vanderbilt Printing Services, 625 Chestnut St. in Nashville, from 4 to 5 p.m. on June 19. Read MoreJun 11, 2024
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Avery Carpenter Forrey, BA’11: Joy in the Process
Avery Carpenter Forrey, BA'11, says Vanderbilt was the first place where she felt she could make a career out of writing. With a double major in in English and communications, her latest writing journey has led to the publication of her novel 'Social Engagement' (Mariner, 2023). Read MoreJan 17, 2024
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Faculty and staff awarded internal funds to spark Vanderbilt–NMAAM collaborations
The Office of the Provost has awarded four inaugural Arts, Discovery and Innovation grants to support faculty and staff research collaborations with the National Museum of African American Music. Read MoreDec 2, 2022
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Vanderbilt faculty discuss America’s struggle for racial equality
Dr. André L. Churchwell, vice chancellor for outreach, inclusion and belonging and chief diversity officer, hosted a panel of Vanderbilt faculty earlier this fall to discuss the state of racial justice in America. Among the topics covered was how art can offer hope during unsettled times and help create a more just, civil and moral society. Read MoreOct 24, 2022
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36 scholars honored at endowed chair investiture ceremony
Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver honored 36 scholars from across the university at an endowed chair investiture ceremony on campus March 30. Read MoreMar 31, 2022
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New Heard Libraries collection documents challenges for country artists of color
The Heard Libraries have acquired the papers of Rissi Palmer, an influential singer-songwriter and Apple Music host who is breaking barriers for country music artists of color. The library’s acquisition is helping Vanderbilt build a world-class archive of African American music in partnership with the National Museum of African American Music. Read MoreOct 1, 2021
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Seven faculty members honored at Spring Faculty Assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier presented prestigious awards to seven academic leaders at the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 1. He also announced the establishment of the Chancellor's Award for University Service. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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Rev. James Lawson joins fellow scholars, historians and activists for Vanderbilt symposium on racial equity
Prominent scholars, journalists, historians and activists gathered virtually for a daylong symposium discussing the fight for equity. “Racial Justice, Freedom and Activism in Nashville and Beyond: Then and Now” was hosted by Vanderbilt University on March 26. Read MoreMar 29, 2021
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Writer in residence Alice Randall to discuss ‘Black Bottom Saints’ Feb. 4
Author Alice Randall, writer in residence in African American and Diaspora Studies, will discuss her new book, "Black Bottom Saints," during a virtual event on Thursday, Feb. 4. The event, open to all faculty, staff and alumni, will begin at 5 p.m. CT and be conducted via Zoom. Read MoreJan 26, 2021
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Words in Common: Mother-daughter duo and writers-in-residence Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams share a deep creative calling
Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams are both writers-in-residence at Vanderbilt—Randall in the Department of African American and Diaspora Studies and Williams in the Department of Medicine, Health and Society. And neither is afraid to shine a light on complicated questions around race. Read MoreOct 2, 2020
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Vanderbilt authors, works highlighted at 2020 Southern Festival of Books
The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word will be held online Oct. 1-11, with Vanderbilt faculty, staff and alumni participating and three new VU Press titles spotlighted. Read MoreOct 2, 2020
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Randall to deliver VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Sept. 10
Alice Randall, a "New York Times" best-selling author and Vanderbilt writer in residence in African American and diaspora studies, will present “A Novel Approach to Building Your Anti-Racism Toolkit and Self-Care in a Time of Reckoning” on Thursday, Sept. 10, at noon. Registration is required for the online event. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Vanderbilt writer-in-residence talks ‘Flags and Anthems’ at upcoming Sports and Society event
Vanderbilt Writer-In-Residence Alice Randall, a best-selling author and award-winning songwriter, will lead a Sports and Society lecture on “Flags and Anthems" Thursday, Nov. 29. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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Seven faculty awarded Sports and Society microgrants
Seven Vanderbilt faculty were awarded microgrants through the Sports and Society Microgrant Program to investigate how sports and society impact each other across disciplines. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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Time Machine: Old technology finds new life in first-year student programming
When first-year students arrived last August at Stambaugh House, a residence hall on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, no doubt much of what they encountered was brand new. But a relic from the past awaited them in the Stambaugh lobby. Read MoreMay 1, 2017
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Zeppos, Randall, Diggs reflect on election, lessons drawn from Hamilton
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Writer-in-residence Alice Randall gathered in Langford Auditorium Wednesday evening to discuss Alexander Hamilton's influence on contemporary American politics, but it was the previous day’s momentous presidential election that pervaded the conversation. Daveed Diggs, a Tony winner for the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton," participated in a separate discussion as part of the event. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Daveed Diggs, Tony winner for ‘Hamilton,’ to speak at Vanderbilt Nov. 9
Grammy and Tony Award-winning performer Daveed Diggs, who starred in the original Broadway cast of the hit musical "Hamilton," will speak at Vanderbilt Nov. 9. Preceding Diggs’ talk, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Writer-in-residence Alice Randall will participate in a roundtable discussion providing insight into Alexander Hamilton, the statesman’s—and "Hamilton," the musical’s—influences on contemporary American politics. Read MoreOct 31, 2016
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Southern Festival of Books, C-SPAN feature Vanderbilt authors
Vanderbilt University again has a strong presence at the Southern Festival of Books, to be held Oct. 14-16. Read MoreOct 11, 2016